Orange County Insight September 2025

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Apple Cinnamon Crisp

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients

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“Cutting in” butter is a term used when making baked goods. Cutting in the butter give the dish a flaky texture.

4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided and packed 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 1/2 cup apple juice 5 apples, small, cored and sliced 1 cup quick cooking oats

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2 tablespoons butter Nonstick cooking spray

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Directions

• Wash hands with soap and water. • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. • Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar, flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and apple juice in a medium bowl and mix well. Add apple slices and mix until apples are coated. Pour into baking dish. • In a separate bowl - combine oats, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Cut butter into the oat mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle oat mixture over apple mixture. • Bake 30-45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. • Refrigerate leftovers • Apple crisp may be rewarmed by microwaving individual servings for 30-45 seconds or reheating the entire dish (uncovered) in a 375-degree oven for 10- 15 minutes.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material is partially funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

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(Recipe adapted from: https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov.)

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